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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 33 Data and Trends Maryland EXCELS Participation Statewide CCS Participation Bonuses distributed in FY25, equaling $6,642,800. Of rated programs have a quality rating of 3, 4, or 5. Programs participating in CCS and Maryland EXCELS. Of rated programs participating in CCS have a quality rating of 3, 4, or 5.

1,772

41%

3,392

39% CCS providers are required to participate in Maryland EXCELS